Kings Mountain Herald front page item and poetry note
The Kings Mountain Herald announces publication details with editor Haywood E Lynch and a subscribers section. A poem by Christine Grant Carless ponders happiness and pain, autumn robins and the solace of a new sun after clouds.
Taxpayers and public employment woes spark worry
A Civil Service survey notes 1936 government wages totaled $5,145 million with per family costs around $160 annually, suggesting tax burdens may grow as relief costs push totals higher. also included are reflections on Christmas, urging a Christlike spirit and safe celebrations amid fire hazards.
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New York Times
Civil Service Assembly
the Times
Tax reform urged to revive prosperity and investment
The piece argues for broad tax base expansion and revision of the capital gains and corporate surplus taxes to spur investment. It cites Morgenthau and congressional leaders urging immediate relief, budget balancing, and tax simplification to stimulate growth and address fiscal policy failures.
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Morgenthau
Congress
Wise
O'Connor
Chatman
House Rules Committee
Ways and ‘Means
Christmas Spirit and Peace Across Generations Poem
Poem by Raymond Pitcairn reflects on Christmas 1937, praising the Spirit of Peace beyond earthly power. It contrasts empires with a Prince of Peace, calls for love and compassion, and urges unity beyond class, nation, and conflict as the Star guides humanity toward goodwill.
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Raymond Pitcairn
National Chlonian Minette Republic
Galilee
Eck
Ina
Tan
Earth
Holiday Visit Notes From Philadelphia Family Lines
Mrs. B C Cooper of Philadelphia visits her parents Mr and Mrs Herndon. Mr J B Herndon not yet mustered out but home for the holidays. Mr B C Gold moved his family from the country to Parker Street residence. Jean left Monday for Sparta to visit relatives during the holidays.
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B. C. Cooper
Philadelphia
Mysterious Baron Arrives in Stockholm Amid War Tides
In a neutral Swedish city, Baron Karl von Martwits surfaces as tensions rise. Madeleine doubts the tip about his loyalty as Major Schaffer explores the German Navy deserter claim. The volatile arrival stirs intrigue around allegiance and hidden motives.
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Major Schaffer
Karl von
Mar Twits
Stockholm
Madeleine
Marwhys
Madeleine and the Berlin undercover plot unfolds
Madeleine visits Schatter and meets Mullet a Berlin security figure who suspects espionage. She hints of a French counteroffensive and a planned rendezvous at seven thirty at the Grand. Barred by loyalties she weighs risks while Bach and Schatter applaud her bold information drop.
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Madeleine
Schatter
Mullet
Berl
Shelm
Sapionage Service
Karl
Lindenstrom
Norma
Marcus Tong
Lupita
Jon
Seb
Marwux
Schaffer
Excellen
Deca
Maderleine
Berlin
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